I was pleased to find a section of my Apple Music. The title inspired this blog. Christmas joy is inspired by acts of kindness at Christmas.

Life seems to be moving forward. Change surrounds us while we are changing. Friends fall away while others are formed. Dreams anew during Advent. Could we be perpetually young hidden in a wrinkled shell?

MJ and I lit the Advent Candles yesterday. It had been many years since our last lighting in the Sanctuary. Memories of Aaron and Jonathon standing by our sides when we performed the candle ignition over 20 years ago were returned.

Christ is born again in our hearts. Hope for the hopeless. Comfort for the forlorn. The hidden are seen…the voiceless have a voice.

Bells are ringing…a call of renewal of Spirit a dedication to our fellow human family.

Toys will become old. Winter will work its magic. The focus will change. A trip through the woods in Santa’s Sleigh to invite the lonely to ride along is in order…

A star led the wise men to the manger to see the Baby Jesus. No big announcements in the Temple. No trumpets or fanfare for the coming of the Desire Of The Ages. Its surroundings were not prosperous. No golden chariots. Peace saturated the surroundings. From poor surroundings came a King by God’s definition.